Move Over, Quiet Luxury: These Statement Bag Trends Are Having a Moment
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@camillecherriereMaybe it's just me, but truly, it feels like the '90s are actually back in: just take a look at the increasing popularity of Sabato de Sarno's Gucci debut handbag from the brand's nostalgic Fall-Winter 2023 show. While the silhouette is beyond dreamy, it's important to note the style paving the way for the anti-quiet luxury movement focused on oversize embellishments or exaggerated hardware on bags. Sign me up.
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@frannyfyneWhile the stealth wealth branch of fashion-obsessed people often opt for tiny, minimalist clutches on their way to charity galas or elaborate lunches, the XXL Ferragamo clutch that's taken over our fashion editors' hearts and minds is only leading us to believe one thing: structural, unconventional clutches are back in. If you're looking to switch up a bag you already have, opt to carry your top-handle bag with the handles tucked in under your arm rather in the crook of your shoulder.
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@ellymcgawIn this editors' eyes, quiet luxury has always been tied to the simpler things, extending to tiny handbags that only fit the essentials (a phone, credit card, lip gloss, and a stick of gum.) With the presence of ludicrously capacious tote bags in which you can throw in everything, the antithesis of the stealth wealth bag is now back en vogue. Opt for totes larger than your torso for the look.
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@fakerstromFun, chain details (whether subdued or maximalist) are a subtle way to add additional texture to a bag silhouette in the face of minimalist, rich-looking bags.
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@anoukyveWhile quiet luxury bags of the recent months have focused on traditional, structured silhouettes, throw-and-go bucket bags have been making waves as of late as overstuffed bags à la Miu Miu Spring-Summer 2024 become more mainstream. There's nothing more chic than a person who throws a pair of pedestrian shoes for the subway into their circular bottomless-pit of a bag!
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@fashionwithjazzThere's nothing more anti-quiet luxury than a loud, colorful bag. Opt for an in-your-face, bright color to show off personality and add a bit of fun back into your outfit in the face of an aesthetic movement that relies on blacks, neutrals, creams, and tans to convey a stylish and polished look.